tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post1979800838174410511..comments2024-03-22T22:59:20.339-04:00Comments on Fiat 500 USA: Reserving a Fiat 500 Prima Edizione: My StoryFiat500USA.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-4795419755214545152010-11-02T11:13:36.957-04:002010-11-02T11:13:36.957-04:00i had the website die during the 15 minutes to fil...i had the website die during the 15 minutes to fill out the reservation form.. Lost number 188, Called the service number and eventually got number 477.. Guess i dont care about the number so much, but that 15 minutes thing just shouldnt exist 24 hours is 24 hours and Computers fail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-11433371862404357212010-10-14T10:35:56.318-04:002010-10-14T10:35:56.318-04:00Got the e-mail last night, I was on the waiting li...Got the e-mail last night, I was on the waiting list but some cancellations must have happened. Got my confirmation after spec'ing out a Gray w/ sunroof car. Now the fun begins, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-51268950399529831022010-09-23T10:34:31.932-04:002010-09-23T10:34:31.932-04:00Anyone desperate for a Prima reservation?
I sign...Anyone desperate for a Prima reservation? <br /><br />I signed up for 2 because I didn't think the first one worked, but apparently it did, and I don't see why I wouldn't be able to transfer it to a needy FIAT lover! (it's actually a lower number than my reservation, but I'm not going to ask for the deposit back)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009592038367224650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-90238226858135272382010-09-21T21:58:12.638-04:002010-09-21T21:58:12.638-04:00Well I got mine reserved, in grey. I checked FIAT...Well I got mine reserved, in grey. I checked FIAT's UK site, but there are many shades of red, so it was hard to guess what the Prima in red would look like. There was a browser glitch so I couldn't get my original number but at least I could choose my second favorite. I called the phone number the next day but they were pretty unhelpful re the specs of the car. They couldn't evenSpektornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-59725708653932490972010-09-21T08:56:58.835-04:002010-09-21T08:56:58.835-04:00Hiya,
I added my name to the waitlist online Frid...Hiya,<br /><br />I added my name to the waitlist online Friday. Then, I got a call on Saturday that they were able to get me a slot. Cool! They let me pick my number. So, I throw out a few numbers (100, 222, etc.) and all are taken. I said, "well, rather than me guess, what decent numbers are left?" She says, 200. So I took that one. The email confirming the reservation came on Jakemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091951123051820759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-18833770143170053192010-09-21T02:19:29.646-04:002010-09-21T02:19:29.646-04:00ciddyguy said...
"Wow, what a neat story and...ciddyguy said... <br />"Wow, what a neat story and I was touched by your mentioning your late father. It never fails me when someone mentions a thanks or something of their late parent(s) as I lost my father 12 years ago next month due to pancreatic cancer but still have my dear mother and see her often.<br /><br />It is good to read that the 500 first editions sold out very quickly, a good Fiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-61638717288122908902010-09-21T01:51:06.930-04:002010-09-21T01:51:06.930-04:00Laura in New England said...
"That's gre...Laura in New England said... <br />"That's great Chris, so you've got yours?<br /><br />I just got an email saying I can reserve one. I guess getting on the waiting list was a good idea.<br /><br />Question is, how can I be sure that it will have all the options I want...<br /><br />I need to go back and re-read the FAQ...<br /><br />So excited, yet... wrangling hands...<br /><br />-Fiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-35067171047075201322010-09-21T01:44:55.897-04:002010-09-21T01:44:55.897-04:00Anonymous said...
"Ok, so I lucked out and g...Anonymous said... <br />"Ok, so I lucked out and got 137.<br /><br />I picked dark grey, but I could go white if it comes with a nice stripe like the Abarth.<br /><br />Chris, do you have an photos of the Prima Edizione in Grey, Red and White? Of has the final version not yet been decided on (hoping for auto temp control...that panel looks hot.)<br /><br />Went sunroof too. <br /><br />Now Fiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-7921883262278681262010-09-21T01:34:45.295-04:002010-09-21T01:34:45.295-04:00Anonymous said...
"Did anyone else get this ...Anonymous said... <br />"Did anyone else get this email today: <br /><br />"Congratulations, your Cinquecento Prima Edizione has become available.To complete your reservation, please click on the following link within the next 24 hours. Confirm Your Prima Edizione. Please remember, your reservation can only be held for this 24-hour period. After that time, your Cinquecento will be Fiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-74399567508790451212010-09-21T01:27:29.097-04:002010-09-21T01:27:29.097-04:00F R Frey said...
"Great write up. I too had ...F R Frey said... <br />"Great write up. I too had the same experience. After trying to pick a number I did let Fiat give me one and #23 was mine. I've heard that FIAT held back numbers 1-10. Not sure how many exactly were sold at Fiat Freak Out."<br /><br />Thanks F R Frey, <br /><br />Fiat saved 1-10 and #500 for, if I remember correctly, charities/museums. I can't remember whoFiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-76812580243998837682010-09-21T01:18:57.450-04:002010-09-21T01:18:57.450-04:00Terry said...
"Condolences on your dad, Chri...Terry said... <br />"Condolences on your dad, Chris and congratulations on your nuovo prima edizione...Keep us posted on this and let us know what color u selected.<br /><br />ciao for now,<br /><br />Terry "<br /><br />Thanks Terry,<br /><br />I picked a grey one. This is like a big mystery and very exciting. I can't wait to get more info. <br /><br />Best regards, ChrisFiat500USA.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-57216831955734178802010-09-21T00:49:54.816-04:002010-09-21T00:49:54.816-04:00Wow, what a neat story and I was touched by your m...Wow, what a neat story and I was touched by your mentioning your late father. It never fails me when someone mentions a thanks or something of their late parent(s) as I lost my father 12 years ago next month due to pancreatic cancer but still have my dear mother and see her often.<br /><br />It is good to read that the 500 first editions sold out very quickly, a good sign I think. <br /><br />I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-34095604441135474232010-09-20T20:16:36.382-04:002010-09-20T20:16:36.382-04:00That's great Chris, so you've got yours?
...That's great Chris, so you've got yours?<br /><br />I just got an email saying I can reserve one. I guess getting on the waiting list was a good idea.<br /><br />Question is, how can I be sure that it will have all the options I want...<br /><br />I need to go back and re-read the FAQ...<br /><br />So excited, yet... wrangling hands...<br /><br />--LauraLaura in New Englandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-14169844342715175272010-09-20T18:22:28.086-04:002010-09-20T18:22:28.086-04:00Ok, so I lucked out and got 137.
I picked dark gr...Ok, so I lucked out and got 137.<br /><br />I picked dark grey, but I could go white if it comes with a nice stripe like the Abarth.<br /><br />Chris, do you have an photos of the Prima Edizione in Grey, Red and White? Of has the final version not yet been decided on (hoping for auto temp control...that panel looks hot.)<br /><br />Went sunroof too. <br /><br />Now we just need images and releaseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-47424872898464816022010-09-20T15:20:51.421-04:002010-09-20T15:20:51.421-04:00Did anyone else get this email today:
"Con...Did anyone else get this email today: <br /><br />"Congratulations, your Cinquecento Prima Edizione has become available.To complete your reservation, please click on the following link within the next 24 hours. Confirm Your Prima Edizione. Please remember, your reservation can only be held for this 24-hour period. After that time, your Cinquecento will be offered to the next individual on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-80015197733882814492010-09-20T13:37:19.535-04:002010-09-20T13:37:19.535-04:00Great write up. I too had the same experience. Aft...Great write up. I too had the same experience. After trying to pick a number I did let Fiat give me one and #23 was mine. I've heard that FIAT held back numbers 1-10. Not sure how many exactly were sold at Fiat Freak Out.FRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446470075574535176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-64242147848495300382010-09-20T13:11:08.565-04:002010-09-20T13:11:08.565-04:00Condolences on your dad, Chris and congratulations...Condolences on your dad, Chris and congratulations on your nuovo prima edizione...Keep us posted on this and let us know what color u selected.<br /><br />ciao for now,<br /><br />TerryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140297400887134872noreply@blogger.com